Steelheads steal season opener from Grizzlies

Grizzlies' #10 Matt Reber, left, pushes the puck up the ice with Idaho's #23 Chad Nehring chasing from behind as the Utah Grizzlies play the Idaho Steelheads in the season opener Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 at the Maverik Center in West Valley City.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Summary

The Grizzlies struck first but the Idaho Steelheads had a strong second period, posting three scores on their way to a 4-1 win Friday night in the season opener at the Maverik Center. Andrew Engelage, right, had 26 saves in the loss. John Armstrong scored the lone goal for Utah.

The Grizzlies struck first but the Idaho Steelheads had a strong second period, posting three scores on their way to a 4-1 win Friday night in the season opener at the Maverik Center. Andrew Engelage, right, had 26 saves in the loss. John Armstrong scored the lone goal for Utah.